The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 20 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 581 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W298728:08 AM7h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:46 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$951One-way0 transfers
W2988510:05 AM7h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:45 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$951One-way0 transfers
G0115111:05 AM7h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$951One-way0 transfers
G0115612:05 PM7h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$951One-way0 transfers
G011621:05 PM7h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$951One-way0 transfers
C01979+
C42235+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington12:00 PM7h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$2271One-way2 transfers
G80068+
C42237+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington1:00 PM7h11Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:11 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1941One-way2 transfers
G80050+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C4222910:00 AM7h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$2271One-way2 transfers
G08179+
C42223+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:00 AM7h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1941One-way2 transfers
G08185+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C422259:00 AM7h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1941One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $130 (€106).
A bus is $170 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $234 (€191).
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
The journey is about 42m faster (7h 3m by train vs 7h 45m by car) and roughly $71 (€59) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($130 (€106) vs $201 (€165)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42223 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
W29872 | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 3:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33693+ W29878 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h55 | 4:47 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42225 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
W29878 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h42 | 4:47 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80050+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42229 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 5:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
W29885 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h40 | 5:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33398+ G01149 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h14 | 6:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G80054+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42231 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
G01151 | 11:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h39 | 6:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 361 miles (581 km) distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
London North Eastern Railway
Avanti West Coast
Caledonian Sleeper
Cross Country
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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